The third baseman, who hasn't played in the majors since October, is coming back from January hip surgery. He has struggled at the plate in 10 minor league rehab games, the most recent of which was with Class AA Trenton on Tuesday. But he says his hip feels good and he feels like he was made progress in recent days.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told ESPN New York that Rodriguez could be activated Monday or Tuesday, after a day off. If the team decides the third baseman is not ready for major league games he has to go back on the disabled list.

Rodriguez is 5-for-28 with six strikeouts in his rehab that began July 2 with Class-A Charleston. He hit his first homer on Monday for Trenton.